This song is about that benevolent force that some call “God”, others “the universe” or “higher power” that has pulled me out of and continues to pull me out of jams I find get myself in. I am so grateful I have this force in my life.
I wrote this with the help of my good friend and talented country singer Michael Preston when he was living on Sherman Street in Portland.
Lyrics:
Running around in my ole worn out shoes
With nothing to show
Just holes in my soles
Suffering the hurt I put myself through
I’m blaming others
And the good lord too
If I could just get out of my way
Listen to what all my brothers might say
I’d pick up something I could use
To loose my blues
But I don’t want to change
Or have to re-arrange
I don’t like other people telling me what to do
Then something welts up from inside
A feeling I can’t hide
I give it all to you
And everything moves
Take this burden away from me
I’ll be a vessel for you love
I’ll be free
I can walk down that long dark valley
And never have to be alone
When I’m with you Lord I feel your grace
Without you I’m so out of place
Let your light shine upon my face
And I’ll never be alone
No I’ll never be alone
I will never be alone